Building Surveying (Hons)

Building Surveying (Hons), B.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 36 months
    Duration
Coventry University
The Building Surveying (Hons) course at Coventry University content has evolved over a number of years and in development with our industry partners we have developed a course structure to provide a mix of technical skills and digital/technological knowledge to equip you for working in this growing sector, and preparing you for future developments in this fast moving industry.
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Overview

Building surveyors are involved in all aspects of property and construction, from overseeing huge commercial developments to planning domestic extensions, from maintaining heritage buildings to resolving planning disputes between landlords and tenants. 

Building Surveying (Hons) course at Coventry University  is a multidisciplinary subject, encompassing the fields of building pathology, construction technology, surveying techniques, design and specification, conservation and restoration, measurement of land and property, legal and regulatory compliance, contract administration, costing of construction works.

Career prospects

Building Surveyors play a pivotal role in the construction industry. Building surveyors are involved in all aspects of property and construction, from overseeing huge commercial developments to planning domestic extensions, from maintaining heritage buildings to resolving planning disputes between landlords and tenants.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity

    You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.

    Full-time
    • Full-time duration 36 months
    • Duration description

      4 years sandwich

    Part-time
    • Average part-time duration 60 months
    • Intensity Flexible
  • Credits
    360 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Design Studies (Building)
  • Building Practice - Building Surveying
  • Construction Technology and Building Materials
  • Academic and Professional Development Skills
  • Construction Technology and Building Science

English Language Requirements

You need the following IELTS score:

  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

General Requirements

  • A Level: BBB-BBC
  • BTEC: DDM-DMM
  • IB Diploma: 30 points
  • GCSE requirement: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include English and Mathematics

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Tuition Fee

  • International

    16400 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 16400 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.

  • EU/EEA

    9250 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 9250 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
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Living costs for Coventry

  • 656 - 1060 GBP/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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